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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,216 and 150,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,216 and 150,133 is: 231,853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,216 : 150,133 = 150,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,216/150,133 = 150,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,216x = 150,133 × 150,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,216x = 22,539,917,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539,917,689/97,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,853.99

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